PRIST UNIVERSITY

(Estd. u/s 3 of
UGC Act, 1956)
Vallam, Thanjavur -613403

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M.TECH (STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING)

QUESTION BANK

Course Details:

Course Code & Title : 13255H14-STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

Regulation : 2013 Regulation

Nature of the Programme : M.Tech (Structural Engineering)

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H.O.D Staff-In-Charge
13255H14 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS L T P C
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AIM and OBJECTIVES:
This course covers the methods for analyzing the stresses and deflections developed
in any given type of structures when it is subjected to an arbitrary dynamic loading.

UNIT I PRINCIPLES OF DYNAMICS 12

Formulation of equations of motion by different methods, single degree
freedom systems, free and forced response, effect of damping.

UNIT II MULTIDEGREE OF FREEDOM SYSTEMS 12

Formulation of structure property matrices, Eigen values problems, Modes shapes and
ortho normality of modes, Approximate methods of extraction of eigen values.

UNIT III DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF MDOF SYSTEMS 12

Mode superposition techniques, Numerical integration procedures.

UINT IV CONTINUOUS SYSTEMS 12

Modeling - free and forced vibration of bars and beams.

UNIT V APPLICATIONS 10
Idealisation of structures to mathematical models, examples of wind, earthquake and
impact

REFERENCES:

1. Mario Paz, Structural Dynamics, CBS, Publishers, 1987.

2. Roy R Craig, Jr., Structural Dynamics, John Wiley & Sons, 1981.

3. Clough and Penzien, (2000), Dynamics of Structures, Second Edition,

McGraw Hill Book Company.

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 STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS

UNIT – I
PART-A
1.Distinguish static load and Dynamic load.
2.Distinguish free Vibration and forced Vibration
3.What are the various types of Dynamic loads
4.Define Natural frequency
5.Define Logarithmic decrement
6.Define Dynamic load factor (or) Magnification factor
7.What are the various types of damping
8.For damping ratio α=0.2 what is the logarithmic decrement
9.What is meant by dynamic degrees of freedom.
10.What is the use of ‘D’ Alembert principle.
PART-B
1.A Plat form of weight 20KN is being supported by four equal columns, which are clamped to
the foundation as well as to the platform. Experimentally it has been determined that a static
force of 5 KN applied horizontally to the platform produces a displacement of 0.25cm. It is
estimated that damping in the structure is of the order of 5% of the critical damping.
Determine the following, a)Un damped natural frequency, b)Absolute damping coefficient,
c) Logarithmic decrement and d) The number of cycles and the time required for the
amplitude of motion to be reduced from an initial value of 0.25cm to 0.025cm.

2.A free vibration test is conducted on an empty elevated water tank. A cable attached to the
tank applies a lateral horizontal force of 73KN and pulls the tank horizontally by 50mm. The
cable is suddenly cut and the resulting free vibration is recorded. At the end of four complete
cycles, the time is 2 sec and the amplitude is 25mm. Compute the following a) Damping
ratio, b) Natural period of un damped vibration c) Stiffness d) Weight e) Damping coefficient
and f) Nos of cycles required for the displacement amplitude to decrease to 5mm.
3.a) List the essential difference between static problem and dynamic problem. (4)

b) A weight of 250KN is connected to a cantilever beam AB through spring of stiffness

20N/cm. The cantilever beam is of 2.5cm wide and 0.5cm deep. The span of the cantilever
beam is 6cm. Determine the natural frequency of the system Assume E=2x Mpa. (12)

4. a) Explain ‘D’ Alembert’s principle. What is its significance in formulating the equation of
motion? (6)
b) A machine having a mass of 250Kg is supported by springs of total stiffness
K=21.5KN/m.Assume that the damping ratio is 0.15. The machine incorporates a piston whose

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mass is 5Kg and it has a stroke of 200mm. For operation at 1500 rpm, determine the dynamic
amplitude of the machine. (10)

5. Derive the equation of motion for damped free vibration of a SDOF system and explain the
phenomenon of over damping, critical damping and under damping.
6. A Steel beam simply supported has a span of 50cm. The cross section is rectangular 50mm
wide
and 5mm depth. This is connected at mid span by means of a spring having a stiffness of
50Kg/cm and a load of 150Kg is applied at the other end of a spring. Determine the natural
frequency of the system. Take E=2x Kg/ and g= 980cm/ .

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 UNIT – II
PART – A
1.What is modal matrix.
2.Define Modal analysis.
3.What is lumped mass matrix.
4.Explain the use of principle coordinate or Normal coordinates.
5.Explain why Reyleigh’s method over estimate the fundamental frequency.
6.What is an Eigen value problem.
7.Define damping ratio.
8.What do you mean by vibration modal shapes.
PART – B
1.a) A simply supported beam of span L carries two equal loads W as shown in figure using
the principle approach for computing the deflection, obtain the values of fundamental
frequency by Reyleigh’s method. (12)

b) What are the properties of structural stiffness matrix. (4)

2.The following flexibility matrix and mass matrix are available for a freely Vibrating system.
Compute the fundamental frequency using a stodola deflection comparison procedure.

F=

M=

3.Determine the first two natural frequencies and mode shapes for the framed structure shown
in figure. The floor is considered to be absolutely rigid.

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4.a) Using Rayleigh Ritz method, determine the first two natural frequencies whose mass and
stiffness matrices are given by,

and . Assume first two mode shapes as,

(10)
b) Explain why free vibration problem is an Eigen value problem. (6)
5. A simply supported beam of span L, constant EI is subjected to loads as shown in figure.
Compute the fundamental frequency using Dunkerly method.

6.For a shear building shown in figure. Determine the fundamental frequency and the
associated mode shape using Dunkerly method.

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 UNIT – III
PART – A
1.What is Explicit integration method.
2.What is Implicit integration method.
3.Give the application of the principle of modal orthogonality.
4.What is the basic principle of Wilson – method.
5.What is mean by modal superposition method.
6.What is mean by Dynamic response.
7.Mention four methods of frequency analysis.
8.What is an Orthogonal matrix. Give an example.

PART– B
1.Calculate the responses of a 2 degree of freedom system having following data. Stiffness
matrix

= , Mass matrix =
And = ; = ; =

=1/4 , =1/2. Take time interval t= 0.2sec.

2. A three storey frame shown in figure is subjected to an excitation force of P Cos Wt at the
top level due to steady state Vibration. Determine the response at the top level, on the basis
of consideration of a) First mode only b) First two modes only c) All three modes for ω= 0,
ω=0.5 and ω=1.32 .
P = 43.872
120.185
167.000
Q = 1 1 1
0.7594 -0.8047 -2.427
0.3361 -1.1572 2.512

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3. For the two-storied frame with viscous damping shown in figure. Compute the displacement
at the top storey.

4. Explain the step by step procedure for the solution of equilibrium equation in dynamic
analysis using mode super position method.
5. Explain step by step procedure for the solution of equilibrium equation in dynamic analysis
using Newmark’s method.
6. Using mode superposition method find the response of a two degree of freedom system
who’s mass and stiffness matrixes are given by the following.
= , =
The forcing function = Sin 10t. The system starts at rest.

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 UNIT– IV

PART – A
1.Write down the boundary conditions for free longitudinal vibration of a uniform bar fixed at
one end and free end at other end.
2.Write down the boundary conditions for free flexural vibration of a simply supported beam.
3.Write down the boundary conditions for the free flexural vibration of a uniform beam having
both ends free.
4.Give the lumped mass for uniform and triangular mass distribution for beam segments.
5.What is mean by Damping co-efficient.
6.What is meant by lumped mass system.
PART- B

1.For a simply supported beam carrying three weighs as shown in figure. The flexibility matrix
and the load vector are as follows. Using Reylegh’s improved perform two iterations for
finding .

=
2.A drill pipe of an off shore oil well is treated as a shaft and is considered fixed to the plat
form at the top. The pipe is 1000m long. It is terminated at the lower end to a drill bit 10m
long. The dimensions of the drill pipe and the drill bit, which is modelled as a disc are as
follows,
- Drill pipe outside diameter = 110mm,

- Inside diameter = 80mm,

- Drill bit Outside diameter =160mm,

- Inside diameter = 50mm.

The density of the material of the pipe and the bit is 7800Kg/ . Determine the

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 fundamental natural frequency of the system G=84x N/ .

3.Determine the fundamental frequency of a cantilever beam by dividing in to three equal

parts, that is by considering four stations by the method of collocation.

The flexibility influence coefficients associated with points 1,2 and 3 are,

F=

4.Deirve the equation of motion for un damped free longitudinal vibration of a uniform bar and
hence obtain the solution for frequencies and the responses of the bar fixed at the left end
free at the right end.
5.Find the general solution of free vibration of a simply supported beam, if all the mass of the
beam are given a uniform velocity V.
6. A Simply supported beam of span 8m is subjected to a concentrated force of 700N applied
suddenly at a point 2m from the left end. Mass if the beam is 750Kg/m & EI is
30x N/ . Determine the response by considering first two modes only.

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 UNIT – V

PART – A
1.Distinguish between seismograph and anemograph.
2.What are the factor should be considered for the static and dynamic analysis of wind forces
and its structures.
3.What are the effects of wind on structures.
4.Differentiate between blast load and earth quake load.
5.What are the various methods of analysis for the structures subjected to earthquake forces.
6.Explain the process to be adopted to improve the earth quake resistance of R.C.C multi
storied structures.
7.Define Dynamic damping
8.What is Negative damping draw the displacement curve of the same.
9.What is a Shear frame.
10.What is Response spectrum.
PART – B

1.An elevated water tank weight s 660 tones when full and 260 tones when empty. The centroid
of the mass is 19m from the bottom. The horizontal spring factor of the columns is
3000Kg/cm. The tank is subjected to a dynamic wind load with a rise of time =0.1 sec and a
maximum value of 1500Kg Compare the B.M at the Base of the tank. G=980cm/
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2.a) Explain the theory, procedure, advantages and limitations of free vibration decay
method. (8)
b)Explain the theory, procedure, advantages and limitations of Resonant amplification method.
(8)
3.a) Explain the half power band width method in detail. (8)
b)Write short notes on, (8)
a)Elastic behaviour of structures,
b) Inelastic behaviour of structures,
c) Impact of wind and earthquake low raised building.
d) Impact of wind and earthquake on High raised structures.

4.Explain the application of Duhamel integral to blast and impulsive load.

5.Derive the equation of motion for un damped vibration of single degree of freedom system
subjected to support motion.

6.Derive the equation of motion for un damped vibration of shear building subjected to ground

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